Multiple studies describe how reading to children helps boosts brain development, language acquisition, and literacy skills, all while fostering emotional intelligence, empathy, and creativity.

Taking these, and many other aspects, into consideration, Crossroads school hosted a reading breakfast for its learners, along with the lovely addition of their parents.

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The school’s field and courtyard served as the perfect backdrop for parents and children to commune as they read stories together, transporting them to different worlds only the imagination can conjure.

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@caxtonjoburgnorth WATCH: One morning at Crossroads School turned into a magical scene, as the school hosted its annual reading breakfast, seeing parents take the morning off work to sit with their children and read. Video: Neo Phashe #Crossroads #Northcliff ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

The day also saw some families either dressing up as their favourite story book characters, or sporting red or white, to go with the theme of Valentine’s Day.

Here are some families enjoying a lovely morning together.

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